Access Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects
As bipartisan infrastructure legislation (BIL) takes center stage in the national spotlight, the federal government is improving and expanding access to precious resources by allocating funds for water, wastewater, stormwater and related resiliency projects. Municipalities can apply for these funds to support a range of water infrastructure projects.
Discover what’s in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for water projects, how funds are allocated and distributed, and how Ferguson can help your utility or municipality access these funds.
To request assistance with IIJA funding for water infrastructure, contact Ferguson.
What is the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)?
The bipartisan infrastructure bill passed in 2021 and includes new spending over the next five years to update infrastructure across the U.S., including airports and rail, public transit, roads and bridges, broadband and ports and waterways. Billions are allocated for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
What is in the infrastructure bill for water?
The IIJA includes $55 billion above the normal baseline of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding for water infrastructure projects for fiscal years 22 through 26. Safe drinking water, clean water and regional waters are included in federal funding for water infrastructure, as well as distributions for emerging contaminants, wastewater and more.
Utilities and municipalities can access IIJA funding for water infrastructure projects in a number of ways, including the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and FEMA Hazard Mitigation programs.
The IIJA funds available are still evolving, but there are two main buckets of funds for clean water and drinking water projects as of May 2022:
Summary of BIL Funding:
| Program | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWSRF General Supplemental | $1.9B | $2.2B | $2.4B | $2.6B | $2.6B | $11.7B |
| CWSRF Emerging Contaminants | $100M | $225M | $225M | $225M | $225M | $1B |
| DWSRF General Supplemental | $1.9B | $2.2B | $2.4B | $2.6B | $2.6B | $11.7B |
| DWSRF Lead Service Line Replacement | $3B | $3B | $3B | $3B | $3B | $15B |
| DWSRF Emerging Contaminants | $800M | $800M | $800M | $800M | $800M | $4B |
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The IIJA funding also includes a significantly expanded Buy American clause, American Iron and Steel (AIS) provision and newly added Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions, among others. Explore IIJA water appropriations in depth below and reach out to Ferguson to discuss applying for funds for your next project.
Ferguson can help with your infrastructure bill water projects
If you’re ready to create a better future for water in your municipality with these IIJA water funds or others, partner with Ferguson. Our knowledgeable associates understand the unique challenges municipalities and water authorities face, and we specialize in helping public and private water agencies navigate strict tax codes and government requirements.
Contact Ferguson Waterworks today to discuss applying for water infrastructure funds, commercial project management, quotation services and more.
This webpage is for information purposes only. The information provided here should be evaluated and verified for application to individual projects. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC does not represent or warrant that funds available through any of the programs discussed above will be available to support any particular project.
